Probe high rice prices, says Planning Commission

Spiralling prices of rice, central to the daily diet of millions of Bangladeshis, are emerging as the principal driver of food inflation, defying broader disinflationary trends and prompting calls from policymakers for a deep dive into the cause.
27 July 2025, 18:10 PM

Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation

80% of the varieties are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons
23 July 2025, 15:02 PM

Eco-friendly storage units helping farmers preserve potatoes

This season, marginal farmers in eight districts of Rangpur division have stored a total of 6,775 tonnes of potatoes in 394 non-refrigerated model storage units established with support from the Department of Agricultural Marketing under the Ministry of Agriculture..These locally built sto
18 July 2025, 18:13 PM

Farmers eye good returns as guava season kicks off

However, they do not expect a sharp fall this year
14 July 2025, 12:31 PM

Turning life around with duck farming

Shukkur Ali's life once revolved around hardship and uncertainty
14 July 2025, 11:51 AM

Adviser Farida stresses vaccination to curb livestock diseases

These two types of disease [FMD and LSD] are very much harmful for the livestock
6 July 2025, 13:06 PM

Floating seedbeds keep farming alive in Pirojpur

In Pirojpur’s Nazirpur and Nesarabad upazilas, vast areas of marshlands remain flooded most of the time each year, making it difficult for landowners to cultivate any crops due to the high water levels.
23 June 2025, 19:47 PM

Teesta irrigation project brings bumper Boro harvest

Nearly one lakh farmers from six districts in Rangpur region produced a bumper yield of Boro paddy this season, thanks to the Teesta Irrigation Project.
21 June 2025, 19:55 PM

Lotkon yield slumps in Narsingdi

Lotkon, or Burmese grape (Baccaurea motleyana), a popular tropical fruit cultivated in Southeast Asia including Bangladesh, saw a significant slump in production in Narsingdi district this year.
21 June 2025, 19:55 PM

Govt to nearly double food storage capacity

The interim government has planned to nearly double its public food storage capacity to 37 lakh tonnes in the next fiscal year.
16 June 2025, 21:36 PM

Farm loan disbursement rises in April

Disbursement of agricultural credit by scheduled banks surged significantly month-on-month in April, although it was slightly lower than that in the corresponding period of last year..According to a report by the Bangladesh Bank, banks disbursed a total of Tk 3,239 crore in agricultural lo
15 June 2025, 15:45 PM

Jackfruit growers in Gazipur seek cold storage amid low prices

Known as the jackfruit centre of Bangladesh, Gazipur is home to countless jackfruit trees
15 June 2025, 14:45 PM

Scientists save endangered Gotali fish from extinction

Once widely consumed and prized for its taste, Gotali fish -- an indigenous species declared endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2015 -- is now on the path to revival.
14 June 2025, 19:36 PM

Cashew nut cultivation gaining ground in Sherpur hills

The cultivation of cashew nut is becoming popular among farmers in hilly areas of Sherpur.
7 June 2025, 08:28 AM

Mango trade thrives in Rajshahi amid Eid holidays

This year, a bumper harvest combined with the Eid holidays has created additional opportunities for trade
6 June 2025, 13:02 PM

Guava growers brace for low output amid adverse weather

Farmers in Pirojpur’s Nesarabad upazila are anxious about a possible low yield of guava this year due to unfavourable weather conditions
6 June 2025, 04:43 AM

Agri budget not enough to ensure food security: experts

The government has proposed a 3.55 percent rise in the budget allocation for agriculture, food, livestock and fisheries in the next fiscal year, setting aside Tk 39,620 crore..But agro-economists say the increase is far from sufficient to ensure the country’s long-term food security..<p
4 June 2025, 14:30 PM

Sharp decline in litchi production hits Ishwardi farmers

The decline in production has caused significant losses for litchi farmers and traders
31 May 2025, 12:12 PM

Mother fish release eggs in Halda river

Carp species -- including rui, katla, mrigal, and kalbaush -- released eggs in the Halda River yesterday, a significant moment for Bangladesh’s freshwater fish breeding efforts.
30 May 2025, 20:10 PM

Bijoynagar records bumper litchi yield

Growers eye Tk 25cr in sales
28 May 2025, 11:27 AM